Head of Finance Delivery (SHDC)

Salary Circa £67k + Performance related pay + Medicash

Join Our Team as Head of Finance Delivery!

Are you a qualified finance professional who thrives in environments where your people skills are as valued as your financial acumen? Where innovation and excellence are core values and you’ll have accountability to support the delivery of the budgets and accounts for a District Council with a Housing Revenue Account, but within the wider support network of your own Business partnering team and also peer colleagues doing the same role for other District/Boroughs.

As the Head of Finance Delivery, you will be pivotal in leading the SHDC Business partnering team, ensuring robust and effective management of the Councils' finances. Your strategic leadership will enhance decision-making processes; support financial planning, and ensure compliance with legislative and policy requirements. You will coordinate, plan, and deliver comprehensive financial management and advice, making a significant impact to our client Councils. And you’ll work as part of a wider Finance Senior management team to look at departmental solutions.

We’re looking for an experienced local government finance professional who will lead the delivery of accurate budget monitoring for revenue and capital; ensuring timely and precise financial reporting. Will develop and implement effective financial controls and procedures and collaborate with statutory Section 151 to ensure robust financial management. You will also ensure budget managers are supported through guidance and training. Ongoing development of your team will be a key focus, so we need individuals who can provide strategic leadership and promote a positive culture across the finance team.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Qualifications: Full CCAB qualification (such as CIPFA/CIMA) with ongoing CPD.
  
  
• Proven experience in managing and leading finance teams delivering yearly budgets, management accounts, year-end publications, and other in-year returns. With aptitude to delegate and engage teams to high performance.
  
  
• You’ll need to have worked in Local Government Finance previously and will have strong knowledge of financial systems and Excel. Additionally, you’ll have strong communication and interpersonal skills and will be able to work to deadlines and adapt to changing demands.
  
  
• Attributes: Ability to plan and organize a complex and varied workload, communicate confidently to a range of colleagues, customers, and stakeholders, and maintain a professional outlook and approach to working.
  
  
• Other Requirements: Whilst this role will be based at Spalding, there is a requirement to commute between sites across Lincolnshire so the postholder will need to organise own travel to attend PSPS offices and other worksites as and when required
  
  Who we are: PSPS (Public Sector Partnership Services) is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) which is wholly owned by East Lindsey District Council, South Holland District Council and Boston Borough Council. The Company provides a range of services including Human Resources & Payroll, Financial Services, Procurement & Contracts, ICT (Information and Communications Technology) & Digital, Customer Contact, Revenues & Benefits, Health & Safety, and a range of Corporate Support services.
  
  Company culture: At PSPS, we are driven by a clear mission: “Together, we will provide high-quality professional services, achieving outstanding performance, satisfaction, and confidence for our customers, communities, and colleagues.” We pride ourselves on our vibrant and inclusive culture. Our award-winning teams enjoy a variety of events throughout the year, including:
  
  
• All-In Days, Leadership Days & Team Away Days: Opportunities for growth and bonding.
  
  
• Annual Awards Night: Celebrating our achievements.
  
  
• Staff Briefings: Keeping everyone informed and engaged.
  
  
• Early Careers Programme & Buddy Scheme: Supporting new and entry-level talent.
  
  Our Values: At PSPS, we live by our core values:
  
  
• One Team: We work collaboratively and support each other to achieve our goals.
  
  
• Professionalism: We maintain the highest standards in everything we do.
  
  
• Innovation: We embrace new ideas and technologies to drive improvement.
  
  
• Supportive: We provide a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.
  
  
• Excellence: We strive for excellence in all our services and interactions.
  
  What do I get in return?
  
  
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, 23.1% employer contribution.
  
  
• Annual leave: Enjoy 26 days plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 days extra plus your birthday off* We also provide an option for you to flex when you take your bank holidays.
  
  
• Medicash: Access to a range of health and wellbeing benefits including cashback on everyday healthcare costs and access to digital health tools.
  
  
• Hybrid working: Coming together and learning from each other is important, through Hybrid working our employees can work from home and office, with a minimum of 2 days working in our offices per week.
  
  
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance: Emotional guidance can be accessed via our Employee Assistance Program through an online portal or over the telephone.
  
  
• Employee Benefits platform: Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and leisure discounts.
  
  
• Employment policies: Including gender-neutral Family Parental leave policy and Time off provisions to support those special and also challenging moments in our employees’ lives.
  
  
• Career progression: Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  
  
• *A qualifying period will need to be completed to obtain these benefits.
  
  Join Us: If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now to become our Head of Finance Delivery. Help us achieve outstanding performance and satisfaction for our customers, communities, and colleagues.
  
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We welcome conversations from interested applicants. Please contact Samantha Knowles (Chief Finance Officer)

Your application

1. A copy of your latest CV (max 4 pages).

2. A supporting statement (max 2 pages) which outlines your suitability and interest for the role against the requirements and job description.

These should be submitted online, through our First4 Recruitment portal.

Closing date for applications will be Sunday 15th June

Subject to finalisation, Interviews are planned for Thursday 19th and Friday 20th June

PSPS is an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly and PSPS has also committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

On occasion PSPS receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances PSPS reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Interviews will be arranged when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date